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Indoor Play & Entertainment

Looking for fun indoor activities for your family in Milwaukee?

Our guide to indoor play and entertainment features the best spots for kids and families to enjoy year-round.

From play cafés and arcades to indoor playgrounds and water parks, explore a variety of fun destinations that are perfect for rainy days, cold weather, or any time you want to keep the family entertained indoors.

If your kids love climbing, jumping, swinging, or pretending they’re on American Ninja Warrior, the Milwaukee area has several places where they can train, explore, and burn energy—especially on cold or rainy days. Here’s a helpful roundup of the best ninja gyms and obstacle-style courses for kids around Milwaukee, including full ninja training studios, birthday party hotspots,...
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Don’t miss the Dream Library Mural at Rainbow Booksellers. Milwaukee has a small but wonderful selection of children’s bookstores and indie shops with thoughtful, kid-centered collections. Whether you’re hunting for picture books, early readers, diverse stories, or the perfect birthday gift, these shops offer something special for young readers. Below are the best children’s bookstores in...
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If your kids love climbing, jumping, swinging, or pretending they’re on American Ninja Warrior, there’s a spot in Oak Creek that might become their new favorite place to play. Ultimate Ninjas Oak Creek offers a huge indoor obstacle gym designed for kids, teens, and adults—whether they’re brand-new to ninja training or already climbing anything they can reach. This...
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Slick City Action Park in Wauwatosa has finally opened – the first of its kind in Wisconsin and a thrilling addition to family-friendly outings in the Milwaukee area. This 60,000-square-foot indoor “dry-slide” park offers heart-pumping slides like “Big Wave,” “Off Ramp,” and “Mega Launch.” The park also features a mini cart track, zip line, trapeze, swing, and...
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In Milwaukee, you just never know what the weather will do. But don’t sweat it, because we’ve got you covered with the best indoor playgrounds around Milwaukee. We’ve spent years visiting these places and collecting feedback from you, our readers, to ensure you get the most comprehensive guide for your next indoor family adventure. So,...
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Looking for a fun outing the whole family can enjoy? Check out these top arcade spots in and around Milwaukee, where kids and parents alike can bond over games, prizes, and a bit of friendly competition. 1. Dave & Buster’s Photo from Visit Milwaukee Located in Wauwatosa, Dave & Buster’s is the ultimate destination for...
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Milwaukee families now have a new destination to explore with the opening of The Play Retreat, a bright play cafe designed for families to connect, play, and unwind together. Located in Mequon, this new venue offers immersive experiences tailored for children of all ages and their caregivers. The Play Retreat has something for everyone, starting...
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Families in Milwaukee have a new place to play! Kids Empire, an interactive indoor playground for kids and their families, is now open at BAYSHORE in Glendale. (Another location recently opened in Brookfield.) This massive 11,125-square-foot play space, located at 5794 N. Bayshore Dr. (across from The Cheesecake Factory), is ready to welcome children of...
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Little Village Play Cafe is a local gem nestled in the heart of East Tosa. It’s a vibrant mash-up of a coffee shop, children’s play space, and a gift store, and it gets consistently rave reviews from visitors. Lets dive in to what you’ll find there. A One Stop Shop For Families Little Village Play...
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Families with young children can use skate aides to help them learn how to roller skate. Looking for fun, family-friendly activities that will keep you and your kids moving all year long? Roller skating is a perfect way to stay active and have a blast together. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just getting started, Milwaukee has...
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